May 1, 2024
Updated June 22, 2025
20 minute read
An Introduction to Test Coverage
Test coverage is a fundamental concept in software development and quality assurance. At a high level, it refers to a set of metrics used to determine the extent to which a software application's code or functionalities have been exercised by a suite of tests. Essentially, it helps answer the question: "How much of our software are we actually testing?" This measurement is crucial for gauging the thoroughness of testing efforts and identifying areas that might be harboring undiscovered defects.
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Test Coverage.
Provides a comprehensive overview of software test coverage, including different types of coverage, how to measure coverage, and how to improve coverage.
Covers all aspects of software testing, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for developers.
Covers all aspects of software testing, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for testers.
Covers all aspects of software testing and quality assurance, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for both testers and developers.
Covers all aspects of software testing, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for testers.
Covers all aspects of software quality assurance, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for both testers and developers.
Covers the TMap approach to software testing, which risk-based approach that focuses on testing the most important parts of a software system.
Covers all aspects of software test automation, including test coverage, and provides practical guidance for both testers and developers.
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